Date: Oct. 5, 2025 Participant: Courtney Nordell #22060 Race: 2025 Portland 10K MindRX Group Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Start with a Rapid Finish Courtney Nordell maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Portland Marathon 10K MindRX Group event, starting with two identical split times of 10:41 min/mile for the first two miles. Her disciplined approach kept her within the top 40% of the overall participants from a field of 2,114, and she steadily improved her standing, finishing 37th in the F25-29 division. She strategically increased her speed during the final miles, with a significant pace drop to 9:05 min/mile in the sixth mile. This adjustment helped her complete the race in 1:03:48 with an average pace of 10:17 min/mile, finishing 211th in the female category. The consistent pacing and strong finish indicate the effectiveness of her race strategy. A minor early acceleration could potentially result in an even better performance in future races. Overall, her performance reflected both stamina and a strategic understanding of race pacing.